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your elimination campaign to thoroughly enjoy the spaces in between. Libra: This month, you will experience great opportunities for diplomacy and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. You may have to own up to ways in which you have not been authentic in favor of pleasing others. This month, you will be able to set a new direction for your deepest truths.
by Jennifer Freed, PhD Jennifer Freed PhD is the best-selling author of USE YOUR PLANETS WISELY and a renowned psychological astrologer and social and emotional education trainer. She is the CCO of Ahasb.org. Jennifer has spent over thirty years consulting clients and businesses worldwide on psychological, spiritual, and educational topics. She can be reached at www.jenniferfreed.com
The Astrological Outlook for March
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his month, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto are in the astrological sign of Capricorn. Symbolically and psychologically, this collection of archetypes and energies calls us to the realms of reality and consequence. Those of us who have worked hard and shown great maturity and discipline in reaching our goals will feel the solidity and reward of our labors. Folks who have been distracted and avoiding responsibility will be faced with serious wake-up calls about their lack of planning. At the world level, this shows up as tension between the plutocrats and their lobbyists and the folks who have been underrepresented and marginalized – who have not had their basic needs for shelter, safety, medical care, and food met. The biggest challenge before us in this time: to end the illusion of “us” versus “them” and to find true solutions that bring an “us-with-them” way of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Character is the theme of 2020. There is no actual substitute for civility, kindness, honesty, and accountability. As Capricorn represents our capacities for moral and social intelligence, this moment where four major planets are passing through the sign of Capricorn tasks us all to upscale our integrity. The ultimate evolving energy of Capricorn is expressed through the steward – the one who understands that all actions should be taken in light of their impact for the next seven generations.
Shout-out to a True Montecito March Birthday Miracle!
Happy birthday, Lana McIntyre! She and her husband, John, are constant gifts to this community. Lana is the past president of the National Charity League and has been a constant and avid volunteer and philanthropist in support of non-profits like AHA!, the Breast Cancer Resource Center, and CASA. She is a pet whisperer and an extraordinary mother to three spectacular daughters. May your star always rise and shine, Lana!
Scorpio: If your motives are pure and you have garnered true support along the way, you can take things as far as you are willing to go. There’s no need to be shy about how profoundly you feel about things or about what keeps you up at night. Your ability to penetrate to the depths is of great necessity right now. Sagittarius: Buoyant and serene, you are able to bring great levity and optimism to serious matters. You can see beyond the horizon of doubt this month. Be a beacon in the darkness; encourage others to dig in for the long haul of transformation. Make sure to take long walks in nature to remind you of who you really are. Capricorn: This is an enormous time of contribution for you. You have never worked harder or had so many reasons to do so. Balance this elevated time of contribution with many time-outs for self-care and play. Others have never relied on you more; stay steady by feeding and nurturing your inner child first. Aquarius: BOOM! BOOM! You can see clearly now that the rain has gone. Metaphorically, you can ride the rainbow of your intentions as long as you spend time dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s. Don’t go so fast that you can’t keep up with yourself. Make sure to honor all the less-recognized supporters of your life. Pisces: Everyone is wondering: can you swim through these towering waves of feeling and pressure? You can – as long as you constantly petition the divine of your own understanding for guidance and support. No one person can metabolize the intensity of this month alone; turn to a spiritual or psychological guide for support in breathing, believing, and releasing. •MJ
This month, if the sun, moon, or rising signs in your birth chart are in the following signs:
Aries: This is the month to harness the horns of the ram in support of patient, brave acts of valor for protection of those less fortunate than you. Use the redhot passions of Mars to help uplift someone in need.
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Taurus: Double down on moderation this month. Pick a cause that honors the earth in some way, like gardening, tree planting, or even recycling. What you give back to this great creation of beauty will come back to you as satisfaction, anchoring, and joy. Gemini: Time to clarify those 100 new directions you are moving in. This month, you will meet many challenges to your customary manner of charming your way through life. If you step back and choose two great ideas, you will attract substantial allies. Cancer: You are either going to be crowned as leader of your universe this month or feel overlooked in some big way. The choice is yours. Let folks in your life know what they can do to best support you right now. Take time to make a list of three dreams you have yet to fulfill but that you will work tirelessly towards. If you allow others to nurture you, the sky is the limit. Leo: You have been tested around your big-hearted plans. This month is about turning toward the grind and making some delicious brew from it. Adversity and delay can be just the nudge you need to strengthen your resolve to be a long-lasting ray of sunshine. Virgo: It’s a great moment for you to really get down and do all the Spring cleansing you have ever dreamed of. This month brings the emotional and material clearing you have been waiting for. Just make sure to take breaks from 27 February – 5 March 2020
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